JJ vs. Johan on tap in series opener

NEW YORK — Rained out on Sunday, the Marlins had an extra day of rest before they open their three-game series with the Mets on Tuesday night at Citi Field.

Josh Johnson, initially scheduled to start on Sunday at Washington, goes in the first game at Citi Field.

New York is starting Johan Santana in a battle of aces.

The Marlins have dropped two straight, and look to get back to the .500 mark.

Johnson is 8-1 lifetime against the Mets.

METS vs. JJ

David Wright .207 BA, 1 HR, 3 RBIs

Daniel Murphy .294

Jason Bay .417 1 HR, 2 RBIs

Ike Davis .143

Justin Turner 1-for-2 .500

MARLINS vs. Santana

Omar Infante .205 (8-for-39)

Hanley Ramirez .143 (3-for-21)

John Buck .235

Emilio Bonifacio .083 (1-for-12)

Gaby Sanchez .800 (4-for-5)

Jose Reyes .250 (1-for-4)

– Joe Frisaro